San Joaquin Valley (B9)
When conditions are good, you can see all the way to the Coastal Range of California from this valley.
Plan Around San Joaquin Valley (B9)
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San Joaquin Valley (B9) Details
The San Joaquin Valley extends from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta in the north to the Tehachapi Mountains in the south and is named after the San Joaquin River, which has its origins just south of Yosemite National Park. The name of the river dates back to between 1805 and 1808, when Spanish explorer Gabriel Moraga was surveying east from Mission San José in order to find potential mission sites. Moraga happened upon a tributary of the river and named it for Saint Joachim, husband of Saint Anne and father of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Roadside marker: B9
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Big Oak Flat
Nearby Parks Around San Joaquin Valley (B9)
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Nearby Points of Interest Around San Joaquin Valley (B9)
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0.5 mi away
Clark Range View (B8)
From this vantage point, Clark Range is visible as you head towards Yosemite Valley.
0.6 mi away
Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias
This trail provides an easy and smooth hike to the Tuolumne Grove of Giant Sequoias.
0.6 mi away
Tuolumne Grove Trailhead
There is a semi-permanent pit toilet located at the parking lot.
0.7 mi away
Tuolumne Grove Trailhead
The Tuolumne Grove Trailhead parking lot is relatively large but can get crowded at times.
0.8 mi away
Crane Flat Campground
This 166-site campground welcomes RVs and is open mid-July through mid-October.
